Patch #19 • V1033 Community Test

Patch #19 is now live on the Community Test beta branch!

[h3]❓ How to join the Community Test beta branch[/h3]

• Right-click GROUND BRANCH in your Steam Library and select Properties…
• Click BETAS on the left-hand list menu
  
• Select 'communitytest - Community testing branch' from the drop-down menu
  (no password required)

Steam will begin downloading the files for the testing branch.

[h3]🐞 Where to report bugs[/h3]
You can report bugs and issues using any of these methods:

• The in-game Bugs & Issues screen (press [Esc] once in-game and look along the top menu)
  
• The Steam forums: steamcommunity.com/app/16900/discussions/
• The #bug-reports channel on the official GROUND BRANCH™ Discord

Your reports help us locate and fix issues faster, so keep them coming!

[h2]Patch notes[/h2]

• New LPVO scope: Razor HD 1–6x
• Added suppressor attachment (AAC® 762-SD) to G3A3 battle rifle
  
• Implemented sound effects for the G33 Magnifier 3x
• Fixed chest area showing when Balaclava and the unzipped variant of the Combat Shirt are equipped
  
• Minor performance optimization on Rig
• Removed WIP assets from Tanker (that accidentally made it into the last patch)
  
• Replaced a few ladders in Run Down and Small Town with stairs for better map flow and to mitigate AI issues with climbing
  
• Small Town: opened area behind building D a bit for better pathing after staircase addition, and added railing around rear door area of Building D
  
• Updated various missions to accommodate geo changes in Run Down and Small Town
  
• Fixed scoring for killing/being killed as armed hostage in Hostage Rescue game mode
  
• Fixed over bright glass on vending machine asset
  
• Fixed up latecomer stuff in Hostage Rescue and generally (valid insertion points were being ignored for late joiners, so spawning failed)
  
• Removed microphone selection option from Settings › Audio (users should set microphone/input device on Steam, via Friends List Settings › Voice)
  
• Admin management UI ("Admin List") fixed up generally, and now removes duplicate admins in list
  
• Current local host is grayed out in list of admins if also in normal admin list (prevents various bad things happening)
  
• Simplified AI movement logic so AI should stop jumping off ladders
  
• Fixed game mode display on Ops Board on dedicated servers
  
• Added variable to mitigate DFAO artifacts (mainly in foliage) when using DLSS or TAA
  
• Fixed tac light lens flare VFX clipping through doors